Healthcare professionals constantly seek to improve patient care through efficient management and personalized treatment approaches. With the advent of Phox, a revolutionary platform designed to streamline patient management, particularly in the realm of minor ailments, healthcare providers now have a powerful tool at their fingertips. This article delves into the step-by-step process of using Phox, from patient selection to the execution of tailored treatment plans.
1. Patient Selection
- Search for your patient in Phox: Utilize the robust search functionality to effortlessly locate your patient's record within the system.
- Confirm the patient selection: Once selected, the patient's name will appear prominently at the top of the screen, serving as a constant reminder that you are working on the correct record, thereby eliminating any chances of mix-ups.
2. Navigating to the Minor Ailments Section
- Access the Minor Ailments tab found under hubs and minor ailments workflow.
- On the left, you will view a list of minor ailments eligible for prescription. This invaluable resource includes summaries, outlines the pharmacist's role in managing each condition, and highlights key considerations.
3. Selecting an Ailment
- Choose a specific ailment from the presented list. Upon selection, the notes section will automatically update to reflect the condition's specifics.
4. Setting Goals of Therapy
- Review the goals of therapy for your chosen condition, which are displayed on the right side of the screen.
- Deselect any non-applicable goals to ensure the summary remains relevant and focused.
- Add custom comments as needed to personalize the goals to meet your patient's unique needs.
5. Capturing Patient Consent
- Secure patient consent through verbal agreement, typed consent, or a signature pad, depending on what's most appropriate for the situation.
- Insert the captured signature into Phox to officially document consent and proceed with confidence.
6. Medication List and Patient History
- Select medications for assessment from the provided medication list.
- The patient's history, including essential details like name, date of birth, address, and a brief comment on their condition, is automatically generated, streamlining the documentation process.
- Utilize the space provided for additional notes and a medication summary, which can be based on the selected medications to offer a comprehensive view of the patient's medication regimen.
7. Red Flag Assessment
- Perform a customized red flag assessment to identify any potential issues that might impact the management plan.
- Select any red flags to document considerations for management or to confirm that all red flags have been reviewed and accounted for.
8. Assessment Summary
- Complete an assessment summary with Phox guiding through the assessment based on selected answers, including symptom type and duration.
9. Treatment Option Selection
- List available treatments by drug class with a filter or search field for quick medication search.
- Select a medication to view available doses, common instructions, and potential adverse events.
- Prescribe the dosage and review the prescription details.
10. Finalizing the Treatment Plan
- Monitor patient progress, including prescribed medication and any additional notes.
- Arrange a follow-up to check treatment effectiveness, side effects, and drug interactions.
11. Signing Off
- Sign off as the pharmacist and submit the assessment.
- Documentation received includes a full patient history, consultation record, medication history, and the physician's information for red flag assessments.
By following these detailed steps, healthcare professionals can leverage Phox to its full potential, ensuring that each patient receives personalized, efficient, and effective care for their minor ailments. This process not only enhances patient outcomes but also streamlines the workflow for healthcare providers, allowing them to focus on what matters most: delivering exceptional care.